"Every Word Means No" by Let's Active

Despite lots of critical acclaim, the North Carolina power pop band Let's Active were never active on the charts. They released a trio of records and an EP during the 80s that never caved to trends. In addition to fronting Let's Active, singer and songwriter Mitch Easter produced several of R.E.M.'s early records.

"Every Word Means No" comes from their debut 1983 EP called "Afoot." There's hints of genius here, but the band never rose above cult status.